The Hero Hides His Past

Emric Vale has a problem. Three, actually. There’s the present him— outclassed, and somehow surviving a semi-military academy designed to stabilize Earth’s fractured reality and uncover the truth behind its cataclysm. There’s the future him— half-lucid and strapped to a chair in a room that smells like regret, trying to remember why he’s so important. And then there’s the past him— who may or may not have done something catastrophic in another life. Surrounded by Elite soldiers, mind blowing ability users, and a school ranking system that doles out merits based on life risking missions. Emric’s best weapon isn’t a plasma rifle—it’s his brain. (Though the rifle definitely helps.) With reality bending, alliances shifting, and ancient secrets bleeding through the cracks of Earth’s fractured history, Emric isn’t just trying to climb ranks— He’s unknowingly paving the road to something no one’s done before—building a system of his own. No divine calling, No prophecy. Just one sarcastic strategist, a few good friends, and a future that keeps piecing the past together.

In the world we live in, unexpected things happen. Past events that are desperately hidden—past events that yesterday was fleeing from. Past events cling to the present and are difficult to let go of.

In a world where MegaFauna crawl through interdimensional Gates and Cities run on ancient steam engines, chaos and (not so great) comedy collide in Past Life Hunter-a wild, genre-bending epic where nothing is sacred, everything is extra, and EVERY trope gets ‘lovingly’ mentioned. Enter Delphina de Velasques, knight elite, Ducal Lady, full-time Hunter, and of course, the Otome Villainess. Accompanied by a chaotic party, including a mysterious man who emerged safely from one of the Gates. Delphina will battle immense monstrosities, navigate dysfunctional Guild (and Noble) politics, and endure side-quests to survive the system’s BS and maybe, save the world in the process. Equal parts parody and homage, Past Life Hunter is a love letter to webnovel readers who want action, magic, and just the right amount of emotional damage (and murder). Warning: Contains strong female leads, weak men who learn, heavy & potentially triggering topics (tagged at the start of every chapter). Read responsibly.

Safrina, a selfless high schooler, was forced to band together with Adams, her high school crush, to save humanity. Why? Oracle, the hidden alien, prophesied that both Cahir and her would save humanity 100 years from now. One would think it would be easy, right? The Earth would be the same as the three had left it, but... the group's thoughts were wrong. After waking up from their long nap, they find themselves in a world where Humans live inside a giant snow globe, but... without the snow. The rain? Acid... and there seem to be strange creatures that lurk within the fog, whispering about the past... Can this ragtag group save humanity? Or will Earth be destroyed?

Years after escaping a tragic past, Rose Carter has rebuilt her life in a quiet city, running a small flower shop filled with color, peace, and purpose. Therapy helped her bury the memories of the haunting incident that shattered her innocence—and cost someone their life. She’s finally at peace, or so she believes. But everything changes when she receives a letter from her estranged Aunt Marian, gravely ill and desperate to see Rose one last time. The letter drags her back to Greyson , the sleepy town where the secrets began, and where danger still lurks in the shadows. As Rose returns, she finds the town eerily unchanged—yet everyone’s eyes carry secrets. Old wounds reopen, and whispers of the past echo louder than ever. Is she going to escape from the past or will she again drown in it?????

Everyone has a bad stage in their life, something they want to forget. But Sabiti Sclar did something that will probably be remembered for the rest of time. consequences? So now stands this Women named Mayaki Dancho at the top of the performing arts world ,who has disappeared without a trace. 2 years have passed since that day and he is recalled back to the life that he does not want to speak about, With his sister randomly wanting to become an Idol. He now has to face some of his past history through helping his sisters journey as an Idol...

There was nothing left to lose in his life. He had lived as a hero. He had started at the bottom and worked his way up to the top, at the end he become the best, yet he had always been betrayed by those he had tried to protect. Humanity did not deserve his protection. When everything went out and he could no longer even hope to beg for his life, he could do nothing but look up at the blood-red sky among the corpses of demons and angels. He wished for one more chance, just one more chance. And when that chance was given to him, he swore that he would change everything. He would no longer be a hero to save people, but an anti-hero to save the world. Sacrificing hundreds of people to save an elf, poisoning hundreds of people to save a group of half-demons. He didn't care about any of that anymore, he would protect those he cared about and send everything else to hell. Not even the gods or goddesses could stop him. ------ If you want to chat with me about the questions you might have, please join the Discord from this link: https://discord.gg/ChzMpjem

The virtual reality game “History of the Arcana Continent” became part of reality, and “players” who were synchronized with their in-game characters appeared to protect the world. Lee Hoyeol, who was an ordinary salaryman, took over the body of the character he created in middle school, “Grandfell Claudi Arpeus Romeo.” Under normal circumstances, it would have been an absolute failure of a career, but Grandfell, whose occupation is a “demon hunter,” becomes extremely proud in front of demons! The only demon hunter in this world, Grandfell (= Lee Hoyeol) starts to make a move!

Neuman was an ordinary person, driven by a single purpose: to earn a living. In a desperate bid to earn money, he joined a dangerous subjugation mission—a decision that cost him his life. But death was not the end of his story. Against all odds, another soul took over Neuman's lifeless body, awakening it once more. This new Neuman was unlike the man everyone had known. He seemed strangely detached. No matter how hard those around him tried, they could not bridge the emotional chasm that separated him from the world. Before being thrust into this unfamiliar existence, the soul was given a cryptic promise: by growing stronger and surviving the trials of this new world, he could unlock the memories of his past life. But the path was neither easy nor quick. The new Neuman pursued a far more personal and enigmatic goal. He wasn’t interested in reclaiming the memories of the body’s previous owner. Instead, he was fixated on uncovering the truth about his own soul. Who was he before this? What force brought him to this strange world, and why? Haunted by questions of identity and purpose, Neuman tried his best to uncover them. Each challenge he faced drew him closer to answers that could shatter everything—or bring clarity to his existence.

Jinwoo Park — not Sung — was a guy who had nothing going for him except his knack for being a total jerk. Kicked out of his house for being, well, a pretty terrible person, he had nowhere to go but the convenience store where he worked. Life was miserable, and his only escape was finding ways to make people’s lives harder. But then, one day, something changed. In a world full of awakeners and chaos, Jinwoo was suddenly given powers that turned his life on its head. From broke and despised to rich and powerful–still despised, he now had everything he thought he ever wanted. But, deep down, there was still that insatiable hunger for more — more money, more power, more chaos. Now, armed with abilities he doesn’t fully understand, Jinwoo’s hunger for wealth knows no bounds. The convenience store? That was just his starting point. The world is his playground, and he’s not stopping until he has it all. He might as well save the world too. warning ⚠️: it's cringy --------------------------- This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, applications, songs, technologies, locations, events, and incidents are eitherthe product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously for storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to real companies, brands, applications or any other entities is purely coincidental. All real-world references are included as part of the fictional setting and do not imply any endorsement, association, or ownership by the original creators. The author has no intention to defame, discredit, orintringe upon the rights of any individual, brand, organization, or intellectual property. This story is created solely for entertainment and creative expression, and should not be taken as factual or representative of real-life entities or events. Readers are advised to treat all references in this work as fictional, regardless of name similarities or thematic inspiration.

On a bright Tuesday morning, a monster was born. Or perhaps... a demon? The sound of a newborn's cry tore through the sterile halls of the hospital, piercing the quiet like a curse. Lights above flickered violently, reacting to the sudden surge of electricity that pulsed through the building—unexplained, and oh-so-absolutely unsettling. “Liu Xian…” the mother whispered, her voice barely a breath, her eyelids fluttering as darkness pulled at her. But she fought it, clinging to life for just one reason—to name the child that had stolen her last breath. Her lips trembled into a faint smile. “We’ll call him Liu Xian…” Her hand reached out weakly, trembling as it brushed the tiny bundle swaddled in white—then fell, limp, lifeless, against the blood-soaked sheets. The father stood frozen, cradling the child in arms that didn’t feel like his own. His wife’s blood still clung to the infant’s skin, seeping into the fabric of his clothes like a brand. “You killed her,” he choked out, the words barely audible, not meant for anyone but the darkness in his heart. He looked down at the baby, eyes brimming with a twisted mix of grief, hate and rage. “You fucking killed her, you monster!" _______ There will be daily updates, and for every 5 golden tickets, I'll upload one extra chapter. CASTLE ~ 10 EXTRA CHAPTERS https://discord.gg/ekhcJd6m

Brought to the Station, Keith is offered freedom for experimentation. He accepted it. Now he has a war to fight. Mysteries to uncover and pain to withstand. His Present life, is even worst in the Past.

Zephyr Von Valor joins the prestigious Royal Veridion Academy to reach his goal.

When thirty four-year-old Oakley dies on a car accident after her bestfriend dies, her world shifts in ways she never thought possible. The story isn’t just a collection of memories—it’s a map to the past. Desperate for answers and aching with grief, Oakley transport to the past after her death, to the very moments that shaped her best friend's fate. But time is fragile, and secrets buried deep don’t want to be unearthed. As Oakley navigates a life she’s only heard about in stories—filled with cryptic clues, forbidden love, and a danger that grows with every step—she must uncover the truth before it's too late. Because saving her friend might come at the cost of losing herself. A haunting, emotional journey through time, Destination to the Past explores the bonds of friendship, the weight of destiny, and the courage it takes to rewrite the ending.

Airy had to watch the people she loved die one by one, right before her eyes. What began as a joyful raid ended in heartbreak. Before the dragon's carcass they had defeated, only Airy's small body remained, clutching her lover who lay lifeless. "If you all die, I'll go with you." and, that's how Airy released all the mana in her body until she lost consciousness and died. However, her fate did not stop there. Her abundant mana actually brought her back to the past, where she was still 16 years old, exactly 5 years before the raid tragedy occurred. "Why did I come back?"

After grueling years, Queen Feria Avelia Nightreign finally finishes setting up advanced foundational systems for her kingdom that would make their kingdom function more smoothly, and yet rather than being grateful and joyful, she feels extremely annoyed that her trusted advisors are endlessly trying to convince her to marry already. “I finally have some time to spare for fun, and yet you *guys* want me to waste it on marriage interviews?” Queen Feria glares at her advisors, “nope, not gonna happen.” “Your Majesty you aren’t young anymore, actually you’re about to be in your thirties in just a couple of years. And thirty is quite old to be single your highness.” Finneas tells Queen Feria bluntly. “So? What if I’m old? I still look young and beautiful,” Queen Feria proudly declares, “and of course I’ll still be fit and lithe even after two years and even years after that (all hail my royal pedigree!) so you shouldn’t worry about me getting married, Finneas. It’s more likely you guys just want me to marry so I can finally sympathize with you all and your troubles of not meeting their significant other because of noble duties.” Queen smirks as she sharply looks at her advisors one by one. *coughs* “That’s not true at all your highness!" Hugh, another trusted advisor, blurts out. “Right, Feel our pain, your Highness!” George nods as he agrees. While Finneas just silently meets Queen Feria’s glare. Queen Feria continues to glare at her advisors while they stay quiet yet firmly meets her gaze. The silence then is broken by a knock on the door. “Sister, can I come in?” Albert Fennia Nightreign asks. Upon hearing her brother’s voice, Queen Feria is struck by an idea. With a sly smile, she says, “Come in Al, you’re just in time, thanks to you I just came up with another brilliant plan of mine~” Hugh, George, and Finneas, baffled by the queen’s sudden change of mood, look at each other as Albert comes in. “You have another plan to do, Sister? But I thought you are free right now?” Albert looks at his sister with his eyes shining with curiosity. “Yes, my dear Brother. Just now I came up with a brilliant plan that would ease those fools over there while still having some fun, heh heh, Hah Hah!~” Finneas adjusts his glasses, which is a habit whenever he feels uneasy, while both Hugh and George shiver from a sudden cold feeling. Albert with a confused face looks back and forth between his laughing sister and her advisors. It turns out that Queen Feria’s plan was to enroll in the prestigious Academy of Escarton, to find a suitable marriage partner while crossdressing and impersonating her brother. Queen Feria was even able to recruit her brother to play the part of her personal servant. It was already too late when her advisors found out this true plan of hers. So, they regrettably lament for all the poor innocent souls that their queen will corrupt.

Yuuto Sakurai, a 19-year-old high school failure, spends his days devouring wish-fulfillment stories. One night, he stumbles across yet another "LHS" novel-where the protagonist is insanely overpowered but insists on acting like a weakling. His needless self-sabotage ruins his image, social life, hurts those around him, all because it's the so-called "right thing to do." Frustrated, Yuuto burns the book, cursing its stupidity, and goes to bed. Then he wakes up... as the main character?!

A week after her eighteenth birthday, things started going wrong. She found it hard to wrap her head around the strange occurrences. Why does her loved ones keep dying every week. What reason could there be? Unknown to her, the reason is related to her past. A past she's not aware of. A past she's oblivious to.

In the great kingdom of Yinzhi, princess Mireille is a princess that is loved and respected by everyone in the palace. She is noble, intelligent and skilled in many fields. She is the 14th child, and the only daughter of the current king. Her ideal life is her current one, drinking tea and chatting with her sisters-in-law, discussing partnerships and contracts regarding matters of the palace, releasing some steam with sparring with her brothers and nephews and relaxing in her own residence. She aspires to live her impactful carefree life as a noble woman, not wanting to indulge herself with marriage or the throne. She helps people working in the palace as much as she can. Until one day her old 'wife crazy' father brings in a new consort to the palace. Why did the king bring in a young consort when he already has 18 children with the one he loved so dearly. The same man who has sworn for 13 years to never yearn for a new queen, but the one in his heart. There was something off about the woman. After she entered in the palace, many weird things started to happen around the princess.

Zoe has to face her truth that she’s avoided for so long. Will she do it and face further challenges or will she back down again? Throughout her journey she could face challenges that put her friendship at risk and set her up for new ones? Is she ready?

The sequel to Hide and seek : My psychopathic muse, Suki's mission remains unfinished. that is, until the box is found

4 nations, Erlia, Siragon, Kynd and Tyring raged war against the nation of Daimonas. To protect its people, the Ruler of Daimonas, sealed the nation away, never to be found again. 20 years pass and people forget about the events of the war and Daimonas becomes a legend, a myth. Aeras, prince of Erlia meets Athoos and the past begins to come forth. Aeras starts questioning things, what exactly happened 20 years ago?, why did the war take place?, what happened to Daimonas?

After he found out the truth about god and after the church took his DNA, they exiled him, and now he allies with the church's enemy (the devils) to take his revenge on the people who used him

This is the reboot. Want more exclusive content and early releases? Join me on Patreon at patreon.com/Writing_when_bored Synopsis: Multiple universes collide and the MC's universe is the centre of the collision this leads to dimensional pockets to form leading monsters to invade earth. An unstable dimensional pocket collapsed sending the mc forward in time a thousand years into the future Releases will be a min of one chapter per week (old version available on Patreon)

My name is Lisa, and this is the story I never wanted to tell. It’s not just about me—but about my friends, our secrets, and the love that nearly destroyed us. I was a fierce soul in a fragile world, shaped by loss and driven by something deeper than survival. Viola, my elegant best friend, carried her own burdens behind beauty and wealth. And Menzi—he was the storm that changed everything—a war veteran with a dangerous past and a love that felt like fire. This story is full of twists, betrayal, and buried truths. Each page uncovers pieces of the lives we tried to hide. So before you judge, walk with us. Feel our pain. See our choices. And ask yourself— How far would you go for love? And would you survive the cost of the truth?

Está historia trata de un chico que vive con sus padres en un pueblo costero y un día si vida cambio, dejando de ser una simple persona a convertirse en el héroe junto con sus amigos para derrotar al rey demonio que volvió a resurgir después de 25 años de haberlo derrotarlo el anterior héroe.

All she knows is that she died. And then, she woke up. Reborn a full year before that tragic night, Xinyue is no longer the timid girl she once was. With her memories intact and her heart hardened, she’s determined to change her fate. She will no longer be silent. No longer let others decide her worth. No longer trust the wrong people. As she climbs the academic ranks and prepares for the new future she hopes to claim, she discovers unsettling truths: the past isn’t as distant as she thought, and the people around her — those she once called friends, enemies, and maybe even love — carry secrets of their own. Especially Lin Zeyan, the brilliant, cold top student who once ignored her but now seems strangely drawn to her changed self. Is he just curious... or does he remember something too? And then there’s Wu Ruo, her best friend — the only person who offered warmth in her past life. But as strange warnings, anonymous messages, and whispered threats start to pile up, Xinyue begins to question everyone. Can she still trust the ones she loved before? And Qin Shuyin, the school’s perfect golden girl, whose smile hides something sinister — is she just a rival? Or something far more dangerous? When a mysterious fire destroys the only written proof Xinyue had of her past, she realizes she isn’t the only one who's come back. Someone else remembers. Someone who doesn’t want a second chance... They want revenge. As the Autumn Festival draws near, and old wounds are reopened with shocking betrayals, Xinyue must decide: will she fight for her life again, even if it means risking her heart? Because in a world where time has given her a do-over, what if the ending hasn’t changed at all?

Lucinda once believed in fairy tales—until life burned those dreams to ash. Forced to grow up too soon in a small village, she gave up her childhood to care for her bedridden brother and survive her father’s abandonment. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Christopher Carrington—a wealthy, mysterious man whose love comes wrapped in danger, control, and secrets. As their worlds collide in passion and pain, Lucinda must choose between the comfort of control and the power of freedom. With betrayals from the past threatening their future, she’ll risk everything to protect the people she loves. From firelight confessions to whispered vows under starlit skies, Ashes of the past is a hauntingly beautiful novel about resilience, love, and the legacy we choose to build from ruins.

In 2020, a friend of mine at the time recommended a manhwa called "Tomb Raider King," and currently, I’m following several with an academy theme, 70% of which have been abandoned (please don’t leave me, "The Extra’s Academy Survival Guide"). That’s why I wanted something similar — so I could read without the fear of it being canceled or going on permanent hiatus because its creator has to do military service or is being exploited at work. Obviously, a novel isn’t the same as a manhwa, but I don’t care (just like having a cover made with AI).